National Health Law Program (NHeLP)

04/13/2026

Join us in celebrating the 9th annual Black Maternal Health Week, founded and led by is a week of awareness, healing, and
celebration as we honor the movement and envision a future Rooted in Justice and Joy.
Learn more at blkmaternalhealthweek.com.

04/13/2026

NHeLP in the news! Doula care is gaining momentum nationwide. As of March 2026, 33 states and DC cover, or are working to cover doula services through Medicaid, according to the National Health Law Program, expanding access to critical birth and postpartum support.

Payers, providers, and women's health companies hope doulas can reduce maternal mortality.

04/12/2026

The purpose of is to highlight the efforts led by
and to uplift Black-led solutions and affirm the right of Black Mamas and birthing people
to safety, dignity, healing, and joy. This year’s theme, Rooted in Justice and Joy, calls
for accountability, restoration, and a future where Black families can truly thrive.

04/11/2026

This year marks the 9th Annual Black Maternal Health Week, taking place April 11–17,
2026. To honor nine years of movement-building, we at NHeLP are
joining to uplift Black-led leadership and advance a future
Rooted in Justice and Joy. Learn more and join the movement at
blkmaternalhealthweek.com.

04/10/2026

NHeLP in the news! National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and American Oversight are suing HHS and CMS for failing to respond to FOIA requests about Medicaid data sharing with immigration authorities. As Sarah Grusin of the National Health Law Program said, “The lack of transparency adds to the fear and confusion faced by immigrant families across the country.”

Two prominent advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the Trump administration, demanding the release of internal records concerning a

04/10/2026

🚨 What is the government doing with your Medicaid data? A new lawsuit demands answers after reports that officials are sharing sensitive health data with immigration authorities—breaking long-standing privacy expectations and fueling fear among immigrant families. https://healthlaw.org/news/groups-sue-trump-admin-for-records-on-medicaid-data-sharing-with-immigration-enforcement/

04/09/2026

Assess Eligibility and Enrollment Notices in Your State Prior to Implementation. With OBBBA reshaping Medicaid eligibility and enrollment, the importance of due process is front and center. Advocates should act now: request and review draft state notices, and push for fixes if they don’t stack up. By Katy DeBriere. Learn more with this week’s Timely Tip to Safeguard Medicaid: https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/

04/09/2026

🚨 Today, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and American Oversight sued the Trump administration for withholding records on an unprecedented policy allowing Medicaid data sharing with immigration enforcement. Amid growing reports of cross-agency data use, this case raises urgent concerns about privacy, accountability, and misuse of sensitive personal information. https://healthlaw.org/news/groups-sue-trump-admin-for-records-on-medicaid-data-sharing-with-immigration-enforcement/

04/09/2026

NHeLP in the news! Medicaid staff will face huge new burdens under the law, which is expected to cut nearly $1 trillion over eight years and force states to check eligibility. and work requirements every six months. As Elizabeth Edwards of the National Health Law Program said, losing coverage can mean missing medications and essential care: “The human stakes of this are people’s lives.”

Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.

04/09/2026

NHeLP in the news! Losing Medicaid isn’t just an inconvenience, it can be life-threatening. As Elizabeth Edwards of the National Health Law Program warns, people may lose access to medications and essential care, leading to “devastating” impacts: “The human stakes of this are people’s lives.”

Some states already don’t have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees’ phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.

04/08/2026

Wage and employment databases can be helpful, but they’re not perfect. Once work requirements take effect, advocates should monitor verification activities for data-related accuracy issues. By Shandra Hartly. Learn more with this week’s Timely Tip to Safeguard Medicaid: https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/

04/08/2026

SPECIAL PROJECT ATTORNEY. NHeLP is seeking a full-time Special Project Attorney for a two-year term. The Special Project Attorney will help develop and operate NHeLP’s Medicaid Access Strategy Hub. This is a project-based, 24-month position. The Hub provides an online community forum for individuals engaging in advocacy, monitoring, and implementation of the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) to mitigate its harmful impact and ensure as many individuals as possible retain their Medicaid or other health program enrollment.

Apply to Special Project Attorney at National Health Law Program in Chapel Hill, NC.